New Zealand Legislation: Bills

8 Offence to make incorrect statement

• Section 32 is amended by repealing subsection (1) and substituting the following subsection:

  • “(1) Every person commits an offence who,—

    • “(a) in any information or particulars supplied under section 31,—

      • “(i) makes a material statement knowing that it is incorrect; or

      • “(ii) knowingly makes any material omission; or

    • “(b) resists, obstructs, deceives, or attempts to deceive any person who is exercising or attempting to exercise any power or function under section 31; or

    • “(c) refuses or fails without reasonable excuse to comply with any requirement made under paragraph (c) or (d) of section 31(1).”